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The objective of this paper is to introduce analytical models for accurate prediction of failure probabilities of existing shield wires and to recommend a time window for wire replacement at an acceptable failure threshold. Ductile and strength tests results and failures records of shield wires were examined to determine the trend of wires deteriorations as they age. Since most of failures occurred...